unclemattie (2370), Georgia, USA Mar 5, 2009 Poured into a snifter glass from the cask on 08 jan 09. Ale Atlanta meeting. Appearance is a jet black pour, creamy tan head. Aroma of roast and sweet rum. Flavor is a creamy malt, some burn on the way down. Lots of charcoal and a rum / whiskey finish. kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Jan 18, 2009
Date: January 08, 2009
Mode: Firkin
Source: Brewpub
Vintage: 2008
Appearance: black, dense creamy tan head forms with a cascade, sheets of drippy lace
Aroma: sweet aroma of dark roasted malts, sweet fruits, and a touch of oak
Body: creamy velvet body
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of dark fruits, touch of dark chocolate, sweetness brings out the fruits and chocolate, touch of oak for a woody edge to an earthy bitterness, roasted malt adds more darkness and bitterness
Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 10/10; Flavor: 9/10; Palate: 10/10; Overall: 18/20
Rating: 4.5/5.0 Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***4
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